Bracknell

The Bracknell Look Out Discovery Centre's popular Planets and Stars show returns this summer for seven weeks, from July 26 - September 5.

Visitors can step inside the inflatable Bracknell Starlab planetarium where the universe comes to life with a tour of the nine planets in the solar system, an introduction to stars and some myths and legends about the sky.

Over the coming weeks, the staff at The Look Out will be brushing up on their astronomy skills ready to answer questions from all visiting potential space travellers.

There is also a science and nature exhibition which has 70 interactive exhibits in special zones; including the forces and movement zone where you can launch a hydrogen rocket, spin a giant orb, or send a huge hot air balloon skyward; the light and colour zone, where you can gaze through the looking glass and see yourself in a new light; the sound and communication zone where whisper dishes can help communicate with friends; and the woodland and water zone and optical illusion zone with many other exhibits to explore.

Cllr Iain McCracken, Executive Member for Bracknell Leisure and Corporate Services, said: "The welcome return of the Planets and Stars show gives us all another chance to find out how to search the sky at night, hear about space travel, and learn about shooting stars, asteroids, meteors and satellites.

"It's the perfect activity for all budding astronauts this summer and well worth a visit."

The 40 minute shows run at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3.15pm. There is a charge of just £1.60 per person, per show, in addition to the admission charge to the hands-on science and nature exhibition.

The Bracknell Look Out Discovery Centre is open from 10am - 5pm. As well as the hands-on science exhibition, there is a children’s adventure play area, free car parking, gift shop and coffee shop. Based in 2,600 acres of Crown Estate woodland, there is plenty of space for walks, cycling and orienteering.

For further information, please call The Look Out Discovery Centre on 01344 354400, or visit our website on www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be

Bracknell Forest Borough Council